You’ve probably already heard all about how intellectually challenging the coursework is for occupational therapy programs. The process of applying to occupational therapy school can be just as challenging but in a different way, especially when you’re trying to obtain your occupational therapy observation hours required for your application. In most cases, there are plenty […]
When the clock strikes midnight on April 1st, I’m grateful for many things. I’m grateful for a day full of whimsical pranks and silly news articles that I can use to trick to my friends. I’m grateful that spring is coming into full force, with the landscapes around me turning a lush shade of green […]
This post was originally published August 23, 2016 and updated on April 6, 2019. How many times have you wished your job had pre-printed, free home exercise program handouts? If you aren’t one of the lucky OT practitioners that has easy to access HEP handouts, this list is for you! There are overwhelming amounts of […]
One of the first and most important considerations in the pursuit of a career in occupational therapy is admission to an accredited occupational therapy graduate program. Planning for entrance into one of these programs needs to begin early since there are a variety of occupational therapy school prerequisites that need to be completed or in […]
This article was originally published on April 23, 2016 and updated on March 9, 2019. If you’re in the throes of applying to occupational therapy school, or will soon be applying to OT school, this post is for you! I was inspired to write this article, as new grad, about all of the mistakes I […]
Are you new to physical agent modalities, also known as PAMs? The use of physical agent modalities was controversial in the profession of occupational therapy for many years. But, as professional roles and licensure acts were passed, the use of these modalities by OTs was clarified and approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). […]
Preparing for Your OT School Interview Occupational therapy programs are getting more and more competitive each year. Many programs will get hundreds or even thousands of first-round applicants. According to Indiana University’s Health Professions and Prelaw Center, most programs interview 2-3 times the number of open spaces they have. In other words, programs might interview 80-120 […]
Picture this… You’ve been waiting at the doctor’s office for about 45 minutes, despite arriving on time for your appointment. When you’re finally called back, a nurse takes your vitals and then shows you to an exam room where you wait even longer. When you finally see the doctor, he spends about 5 minutes asking […]
I’ve heard from many different therapists how hard it is to find a good, reputable splinting guide. I started doing some digging and found a few available online for purchase, but to be absolutely sure this one is the best, I consulted with multiple hand therapists to get their expert opinion. They all agreed on what […]
Big news from the My OT Spot team! My husband Brad (AKA the My OT Spot tech whiz/guru) and I just left our home in Atlanta for our unofficial My OT Spot tour! We’re traveling across the U.S. in a teardrop RV… and we want to meet you! Why are we doing this? It’s been […]